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Pocket vs. Full-Frame Window Replacement: What to Know

Pocket vs. Full-Frame Window Replacement: What to Know A closeup photo of windows in the awning of a home.

A pocket replacement fits a new window inside your existing frame. A full-frame replacement removes the old window down to the opening and starts fresh. Pocket installs usually disturb less of your house, while full-frame installs give you more room to fix problems or change the window. Which one your home needs depends on the […]

Casement vs. Double-Hung Windows: How to Choose Yours

Casement vs. Double-Hung Windows: How to Choose Yours Photo of a beautiful home with a HarLand Windows and Doors sign in the yard.

Casement vs. double-hung windows is a choice a lot of homeowners don’t know they get to make. A casement swings out on a hinge, while a double-hung slides up and down. Neither is right for every opening, so the decision usually comes down to the look you want, the view you want to keep, and […]

Window Supplier for Builders: 3 Questions to Ask First

Window Supplier for Builders: 3 Questions to Ask First Photo of an unfinished construction of an interior room

When builders size up a window supplier, they rarely ask how the window works. They ask how easy it is to install, what happens when something breaks on site, and how long the product takes to arrive. A good window supplier for builders should have clear answers to all three before the first order goes […]

Custom Home Window Selection: 3 Reasons to Meet Early

Custom Home Window Selection: 3 Reasons to Meet Early Photo of a moving glass door inside a luxury home

For custom home window selection, the best time to choose windows and doors is before framing, with the builder and the homeowner in the same room. Settling selections early leaves time to confirm sizes, keeps the budget conversation in one place, and lets the homeowner see options they may not know exist. On a custom […]

Window Supply and Installation: 4 Handoffs Where Projects Go Wrong

Window Supply and Installation: 4 Handoffs Where Projects Go Wrong Image of a home under construction

On most new builds, windows pass through three or four companies before the first one goes in. Each handoff is a chance for a wrong size or a late delivery. Keeping window supply and installation inside one company won’t make a job perfect, but when something does go wrong, one company owns the fix. On […]

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